This is a tea ceremony book, "Basic Tea Ceremony," supervised by Soshitsu Sen and edited by Soshitsu. It's a rare book for learning about the old ways of tea. It has been stored by a non-professional, but it has been carefully preserved, so it doesn't feel very old and is in good condition as shown in the photos. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about condition. This is likely a rare item. You might consider adding it to your collection before it disappears!